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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John Rodgers (DD 983). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 562 crew members registered for the USS John Rodgers (DD 983).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman, Tim | GMG2 | 1988 – 1989 | Combat Systems | |
| Adkins, David | GMG2 | 1988 – 1990 | Combat Systems | |
| Garrison, Duane | ET2 | 1988 – 1992 | Combat Systems | |
| Dukes, Brian | ET2 | 1988 – Aug 1992 | CSE | Bandwidth Engineer for Verizon Video Network Operations |
| Armstrong, Randy | STG2 | 1988 – 1989 | CSA1 | Looking for Tim,Dwayne,Biscutor anyone from CSA1 |
| Whittemore, James | ICFA/FN/3 | 1988 – 1990 | EE05 | The mess crank you loved to hate but I guess I was still a young punk. No other ship compares but have had many great shipmates over the years aboard FFG-39,, MHC-58 and LPD -17. Shore duty was ok but not as fun. Cool site and fond memories |
| Leary, Bill | 1988 – | Great to see everyone on this site. Jud, thanks for covering my a***. Rolly Rodgers was an outstancding ship. | ||
| Harvey, James (Brian) | E4/MS Supply | 1988 – 1990 | Supply | |
| Henningsen, Karolyn Henningsen | IC2 | Jan 1988 – Mar 1990 | E | Glad to be part of the crew that had the most fun |
| Andrews, Keith | Dk3 | Jan 10, 1988 – Mar 9, 1990 | Supply | Had a good time, cut short. Hope all is well, keitheandrewsii@cox.net |
| Esckilsen, Brian | HT1 | Feb 1, 1988 – Jun 1, 1993 | I reflect often on the old JR. & truly miss it & am thankful for the memories! | |
| Armstrong, Randy | STG2 | Mar 1, 1988 – Mar 28, 1989 | im4 | sonar tech |
| Weiler, Brian | GSM1 | Apr 1, 1988 – Jul 15, 1990 | MP | The John Rodgers was by far the best ship ever. This command is why I re-enlisted for 5 more years. Currently working in a power plant in Illinois with my wife. Both my boys are serving for the Army. |
| Logan, Tim | STG2 | May 1988 – Mar 1990 | csa1 | looking for certain old shipmates. |
| Paugam, Geoff | EWC | May 16, 1988 – May 15, 1992 | OT | Good people working with the CT Secgru |
| Lay, Todd (Toad) | GSE3 | Jun 1, 1988 – Jul 1, 1991 | Snipe | Here Looking for Old shipmates. toddtlay@yahoo.com |
| Victory, Mike | os3 | Jul 1988 – May 1992 | OPS | |
| Elijah, Keith | EW2 | Jul 1, 1988 – Oct 19, 1991 | OT/OZ | Where is the drinking water??? Great crew to work and sail with!!! |
| Jones, Michael Mom | MSC | Jul 22, 1988 – Sep 27, 1991 | Supply | Living in Charleston, SC. Still have not found a good Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. |
| Fick, William | PC3 | Jul 27, 1988 – Apr 7, 1990 | ADMIN | Loved the Crew of the "Johnny Rotten" .Playing tunes on deck and singing with the Crazy Guamainian. More good times than I can recall..Best to you all "PC" |
| Phillips, Chad "Chunk" | STG3/2 | Aug 1, 1988 – May 31, 1992 | CA | Ahoy, shipmates of the mighty Sea-eagle. We left our mark where ever we sailed most notably the club in Naples. Combat Systems ruled the berthing wars. Viva le F**k Chuck. "REGULATORS, MOUNT UP!" u know. |
| Lawson, Jim | HM3 | Aug 1, 1988 – Jun 15, 1991 | Medical | I've been living in Ohio working as a prison nurse. I still keep in touch with Benton, Garrison, and McDermott. I hope everyone's doing well. I miss the ocean, and the good times we had. |
| Spears, Brian / Hmmm | OS1 | Aug 10, 1988 – Oct 5, 1993 | OI | Hey Shippies what happening? Get in touch if I havn't already. |
| Bathurst, James | YN2 | Oct 1988 – Oct 1990 | NX | |
| Miller, Paul | OS2 | Oct 1988 – Mar 6, 1993 | OI | Loved this ship!!! Hated to hear that she was decommed and used for target practice. Long live the US Navy (yes, I am a geek). |
| Winkle, Brian (Bull) | FC1(SW) | Dec 1988 – Jun 1993 | CM | What an experience. Thanks for all the fine memories. Tomahawk -when you care enough to send the very best. All the best to those who shared the sea on the SEA EAGLE. |
| Benton, Scott | PN# | Jan 1989 – Apr 2002 | Admin | Back at home teaching in Western New York. Lawson just came to visit from Cincy. Great memories. |
| Revell, David (Sarge) | GMG2 | Jan 1989 – Apr 1992 | CG | Hi Would like to hear from any friends from The John Rodgers. I have been an Electrician from 1992 and have been at the University of Illinois for the past six years, Call me at (217) 841-2414 |
| Williams, Matthew\ Lilttle Willie | DC3 | Jan 1989 – Jun 1992 | R | |
| Stone, Jerry / Chief | RMC | Jan 1, 1989 – Dec 30, 1992 | Ops | I'm Chief Stone. Served on board for about 4 years. Feel free to contact me if you remember. I remember not being able to make water and the CAPT going to prison! LOL! I'm here in Charleston working for the Army as a Network Tech! |
| Stanley, Mark | SK3 | Jan 10, 1989 – Nov 12, 1992 | Supply | Some of the best times of my life was while I was assigned to John Rodgers |
| Davis, James / Davey Dave | SM3 | Jan 20, 1989 – May 20, 1992 | OC | Where's Willie Simon? |
| Dukes, Tracy | IC2 | Feb 26, 1989 – Dec 18, 1992 | E | Hi |
| Owen, Hank | LT | Mar 1989 – Jun 1992 | CA | |
| Hahnemann, Paul | EN2 | Mar 13, 1989 – Aug 1993 | A-gang | Skibo here,, I found the roadbeast,any one out there? |
| Nugent, Richard (Rick) | MS2(SW) | Apr 1989 – Jul 1991 | S-2 | Great times and great memories is what I will think about when I think of the JOHN RODGERS. |
| Carle, Tim | EN2 | Apr 1989 – Apr 1994 | Auxillary | 2nd best ship around and great crew. Retired March 05 And returned to Charleston working for Cummins Fuel Systems |
| Downs, William (Chuck) | CTO1 (SW) | Apr 1989 – Apr 1992 | Crytologist | |
| Branham, Donald | SH3 | Apr 13, 1989 – Oct 11, 1994 | S-3 | Was honored to have served with such fine men and and officers. |
| Johnson, Charles | SK\\SN | May 18, 1989 – Sep 19, 1992 | Supply | I miss the crew we had. May God Bless all of us. There was no ship like her and it hurts to to know she's decommissioned. |
| Williams, Jimmie | HT3 | Jun 1989 – Jun 1993 | R | I had a good time on the JR and made some good friends on the ship hope you all are well. |
| Revell, Dave | GMG2 | Jun 1989 – Mar 1992 | CG | I have been a union electrician since I left the JR in 1992 and have been working at the university of illinois the past 12 years. You can reach me at shockey601@gmail.com . |
| Andress, Kevin | STG3 | Jul 15, 1989 – Jun 15, 1992 | CA | Just wanted to say I had a great time with CA Division. Drop me a line sometime. Phillips, MAC and everyone. It has been along time. Talk Later. |
| Jones, Brian "beast" | GMG3 | Jul 20, 1989 – Jul 20, 1993 | CG | |
| Cole, Doug | IC3 / IC2 | Aug 1989 – Jun 1991 | E | John Rodgers was my introduction to the Fleet and I'm proud to continue my service to the World's finest NAVY |
| Jackman, Sean | TMSN | Aug 1989 – Apr 1992 | Combat Systems | |
| Mundell, Jeff "Doc" | HMC(SW/AW | Aug 1, 1989 – May 5, 1992 | Medical | Hey guys, I am still in Hampton Roads, Still playing music but I do have a day job as an OccHlth Tech at NNSY. If you are ever in town let me know. Doc. |
| Knight, Tommy | RM3 | Aug 21, 1989 – Apr 11, 1992 | RADIOMAN | I c RMC Stone have a post up here miss u man. Also RMC Cawthrone remember all of you. Work for the dept. of correction.Im currently located in the state of Florida. My email address as follow tommy.knight@mtctrains.com. |
| Swett, Bryan | SN (AT THE TIME) | Sep 1989 – Nov 1990 | Deck | Now living back home in Connecticut. Working in construction and as a volunteer fire fighter/EMT. Am a Lieutenant with the Germantown Hose Company in Danbury, Ct. |
| Swett, Bryan | SN | Sep 1989 – Nov 1990 | deck | |
| Bell, Robert (Bart Simpson) | OS3 | Oct 1989 – Apr 1993 | OI | We couldn't wait to get out and then spend the rest of our lives talking about how much fun we had!! The Jolly JR was a hoot! |
| Guebard, Brandon "Q-ball" | GSM1 | Oct 1989 – Sep 1991 | MP | Served on board in Charleston thru the yards at Metro Machine. Some of the best times and people in my life from that boat. Miss her to this day. |
| Jones, Brian "Beast" | GMG3 | Nov 1989 – Jul 1993 | hey guys, just checking in. i havent seen many of you on the other web sites, a.k.a. military.com, hullnumber.com. but i did find one for anyone intrested.... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ spruancedestroyersailors/ hope to see you all there. | |
| Johnson, Greg | PNC(SW) | Dec 1989 – May 1992 | X | Best ship and best crew in my career. Great memories. Retired now and working for DHS/TSA in Illinois. Wish I could do it again. |
| Christy, Mike | DS2 | Dec 1989 – Jun 1993 | Combat System | Some of the best times I ever had... Med Cruise, UNITAS... Our other home port besides Charleston. (That would be Haifa, Isreal for those on the 1990 Med Cruise during Desert Shield). Still miss it from time to time!! |
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